I am having rhinoplasty soon and i wanted to ask about my recovery. I read somewhere that people use hydrogen peroxide on their incisions with q-tips, to help remove any blood/crusts. Is that a good idea, how and when do i use that? Also people say to use ointment on the incision scar to help heal, what type is recommended?
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Hi, thank you for the question. Your skin type may effect healing process/swelling. But, it would reduce with a high probability. For nose bleeding, you should consult with your doctor. Rarely, some patients need some medical treatment for this. You would be better as time goes by. Listen to...
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From your photos, I note that you demonstrate relatively thick (or swollen) skin of the nose. It appears that you underwent Weir excisions at the nostril bases which are healing well. There are notch deformities at the nasal dome (perhaps due to the tightness of the...
It's understandable to be concerned about a lump growing on your nose, especially if it has developed over several years. While I can't provide a specific diagnosis, lumps on the nose can arise from various conditions, including benign growths like seborrheic keratosis or cysts, or more serious...
